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Fall 2000

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The Community Foundation Of Boone County awarded $298,812 in scholarships to Boone County students this spring

Among the good works of the Community Foundation of Boone County is the number of scholarships and gift certificates awarded to outstanding residents of Boone County. In this issue, the 2000 scholars and their awards are introduced.

Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships

The winners from forty-seven applicants were Jeremy Morris of Lebanon High School, and Brian Schmutzler of Zionsville High School. Jeremy will attend Rose-Hulman in the fall majoring in engineering and Brian will be pursuing a degree in medicine at Notre Dame.

Brian stated "Without the generous contribution that the Lilly Endowment has made to my college education, I would not be able to attend the establishment of my choice. This scholarship has been the greatest honor I have ever received."

Jeremy also stated "For at least the past seven years, being accepted to Rose Hulman has been my number one goal in life." These students will receive full tuition and required fees paid for four years and a book stipend annually.

Eight additional students from three Boone County schools were finalists. They were: from Lebanon High School, Clayton Edens and Elizabeth Gates; from Western Boone, Morgan Michalke, Adam Fletcher, and Carrie Mennen; and from Zionsville, Sara Brummett, Meghan Kelly, and Faith Albertin.

To choose the final recipients was a difficult decision for the committee since all of the students interviewed were articulate, goal oriented and successful.

Both Clayton and Morgan were alternate winners. They received a one-time scholarship. Gift certificates for college supplies were given to the remaining six finalists.

American Legion Post 79-Jack Clark Scholarship Fund

Sarah Grissom was this year's recipient. The Legion chose her for her commitment to the community. She currently attends Purdue University. This scholarship was established with proceeds from the sale of real estate that was left by Jack Clark to Post 79 of the American Legion, Zionsville.

Tom Bauman Memorial Scholarship

Molly Nicolet received the Tom Bauman Memorial Scholarship. She made a significant contribution to the Zionsville Community High School's athletic program by being involved in volleyball, track and basketball. Molly plans on continuing her education at Miami University and study business. This scholarship was established in memory of Tom Bauman who excelled in all aspects of his life prior to his untimely death in 1986. He was a 1981 graduate of Zionsville who made a major contribution to athletics.

Boone County Agriculture Scholarship

Sarah Lenderman will be a senior at Purdue University pursuing a degree in agricultural economics. She has been involved at Purdue in a variety of activities, which include Sigma Alpha girl's agriculture sorority, the ag-council and the ag honorary fraternity to name a few. She stated "I am proud to be a part of this scholarship which holds and represents the ideals of American agriculture." This scholarship was established by George and Nancy Morton for students who are interested in agriculture or related fields.

Boone County Ambassador's IPALCO Scholarship

Four students received this year's award. They were from Lebanon High School, Liz Graves; and from Western Boone Nathan Durham, Morgan Michalke, and Dan Clements. IPALCO has a donor-advised fund with the Community Foundation with the sole purpose of charitable giving in Boone County. The Ambassador's Scholarship is awarded annually to Boone County graduating seniors who have been active in the 4-H program and their communities for the previous three years. These students will be majoring in the area of environmental or energy-related issues.

Jim and Frances Capps Scholarship

Leslie James was this year's recipient of the Capps scholarship. Leslie will attend Southwest Texas University to study business. The Capps scholarship is given to a qualified student of Brownwood, Texas, who is deserving of financial assistance and who is likely to succeed as a college or university or vocational/technical student. John and Charlene Roth established the scholarship fund in memory of Charlene's parents.

Edward K. Castetter Memorial Award

Rachel Overfield, a recent graduate of Lebanon High School, won this award. Each principal from the three Boone County high schools nominates one student from his or her school who exhibits a positive attitude, dedication, preserving, pride and leadership. Rachel displays all of these characteristics. She plans to pursue a degree in music. The award was established in memory and honor of Edward K. Castetter who attended Thorntown High School. He played a very active leadership role in the community.

Crossmann Communities Scholarship

Michelle Dies, Amanda Elmore, and Emily Gilreath were the three recipients of this scholarship available to graduating seniors of Lebanon High School. Michelle will be attending Purdue University; Amanda plans to attend Indiana University and Emily will go out of state to Florida Atlantic University. This scholarship was established for students who will study structural engineering, architecture, building trades, drafting, business, finance, accounting, real estate, or other field related to building trades.

Eagle-Union Board Of School Trustees Scholarship

Jordan Huskins will attend Wheaton College to pursue a degree in biology with plans to attend medical school. He is a graduate of Zionsville Community High School. The trustees choose a student who has shown that he or she has significantly benefited from the academic opportunities and instructional excellence provided by the high school. Each applicant provides an essay on the topic "The teacher who has had the greatest impact on me."

The Entrepreneur Scholarship Fund -In Honor of Lloyd & Jane Taylor

Molly Nicolet, a graduate of Zionsville Community High School, will study business at Miami University. One day she hopes to own her own business. Jeff and Benita Thomasson established this scholarship. Jeff was a former Zionsville resident and graduate of Zionsville Community High School. As a high school student, Jeff worked for Mr. Taylor at Taylor Oil in Zionsville and credits Lloyd Taylor with encouraging him to pursue his education and business goals. He wanted to honor this couple who had positively influenced his young life, and he started this scholarship fund in their honor.

Homer and Gwendolen Fix Memorial Scholarship

Melinda Tilford and Jon Holmes were the recipients of this award. They both participated in the athletic programs of Zionsville Community Middle School, and continued such participation through graduation from Zionsville Community High School. Melinda plans to attend Danville Area Community College. Each spring a euchre tournament is held to raise funds for the scholarship, which was established by Sam Fix in memory of his parents Homer and Tennessee. Gwendolen. Sam retired in 1994 from Zionsville Community High School where he served as a teacher, coach and athletic director.

Todd Getty Memorial Scholarship

David Thacker, a graduate of Zionsville Community High School, was chosen to receive this award by the varsity head coaches, principal and athletic director. He will attend Cedarville College in Ohio. He is an athlete who possesses a cheerful, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and good sportsmanship and is a friend to all, which were characteristics of Todd. Todd W. Getty was a junior at Zionsville High School when his friends and family established this fund in his memory.

Thomas E. Gruhl Scholarship Fund

Jackie DeLong, was this year's recipient. She currently attends Purdue University and plans to complete her dietician degree this summer. The Board of Directors of Mid State Bank established this educational scholarship fund in honor of the retirement of Tom Gruhl as bank president in March 1993. This award will be made annually to a Boone County resident, enrolled or graduated from Zionsville Community High School or a contract teacher or administrator employed by Eagle-Union School Corporation. A student recipient must be enrolled and accepted for post high school education or training at an accredited institution with preference given to students attending Franklin College. For a school staff recipient it includes seminar/workshop/conference enrollment and attendance.

Florence Gruver Memorial Scholarship

April Burden of Lebanon High School was awarded this scholarship designed for students who are pursuing careers in teaching. She plans to study at the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and major in elementary special education. She has helped with special needs children in both South Carolina and Lebanon where she was a cadet teacher. Robert V. Copeland established this annual, renewable scholarship in memory of his friend, Florence Gruver, who died in 1994, and who had been a teacher and a fine and true lady.

Art Hansen Scholarship For Excellence In Science & Mathematics

Briana Kovac, senior; Frank Brown, junior; David Kelvin, sophomore; Ryan Nasserizafar, freshman, were the students chosen to receive this scholarship. Dr. Arthur Hansen established this award, which is given yearly to one student in each grade attending Zionsville Community High School for their excellence in science and mathematics.

Buren Fund Scholarship of the William Higgins Trust

Francisco Quesada of Lebanon High School, Adam Fletcher of Western Boone Junior Senior High School, and Jordan Huskins of Zionsville Community High School were recipients of this award. Purdue University is the school of choice for Francisco to pursue a degree in pharmacy. Adam will be attending IUPUI to study chemical engineering. Jordan plans to obtain a biology/ pre-medicine degree from Wheaton College in Illinois. William Higgins established this scholarship through a trust. It is named in memory of his son, Buren, to aid worthy young men pursuing a college education.

Higgins Scholarship

Morgan Michalke is the second recipient of this countywide scholarship of which there were sixty-five applicants. She is seeking a degree from Purdue University in business. Mabel and her late husband Eugene Higgins established this annual and renewable scholarship for students from Boone County who will be attending an Indiana college or university.

Darrell A. Portell 4-H Memorial Scholarship

Kate Kincaid, graduate of Sheridan High School, is the winner of this award. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has been active in the Boone County 4-H program for the last three years of eligibility. He or she should also possess good leadership skills as well as desirable personal and citizenship qualities. Barbara Portell established this scholarship in memory of her late husband Darrell A. Portell.

Pratt Family Fund Scholarship

Lindsey Morden is the first recipient of this scholarship. She will be attending Beloit College in Wisconsin to study economics/ business and plans to minor in studio art. The scholarship goes to a senior girl at Zionsville Community High School who has shown the highest degree of leadership and initiative in scholarship and athletics. Dr. Bing and Suzi Pratt established this scholarship to honor their daughters, Kara and Lisa.

Psi Iota Xi-Omega Chapter Malpas Scholarship

Lindsay Ferguson received this award. She plans to pursue an English/literature/creative writing degree at Butler University. This scholarship was established by Mr. Malpas to be awarded to a graduating female from Lebanon High School. It is preferred, but not mandatory, that applicants major in art, literature, music, or speech and hearing.

Western Boone - Pliny & Mildred Randall Scholarship

David Pierce and Manda Maze are this years recipients. David will be attending Wabash College to study pre-medicine. Manda is pursuing a nursing degree at Ball State University. When the students apply, they must be attending Western Boone High School and be in good standing with documented academic successes. A selection committee of five Western Boone County Community School staff members, one parent and one student chooses the recipients of these scholarships. Mildred and Pliny Randall who farmed in northern Boone County and lived near Thorntown established this scholarship. Upon their death, they directed that a general scholarship fund be established for students at four area high schools. The Community Foundation of Boone County holds the fund for the students attending Western Boone.

Harold and Evelyn Rice Scholarship

Stephan Parr is the first recipient of this scholarship. He is majoring in marriage and family therapy and youth ministry at Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, This scholarship is for a young man who is an active member of the Dover Christian Church and is enrolled in a Christian Bible College for the purpose of preparing for ministry. Morris D. and Patricia Ramsey established this fund in honor of her parents Harold and Evelyn Rice. The Rices were very involved in the Dover Christian Church as long-time Sunday school teachers. Harold was also an elder of the church and Evelyn was active in the Ladies Aid program.

Thomas G. Slama Scholarship Fund

Meghan Kelly, graduate of Zionsville Community High School, is the winner of this scholarship for students who are pursuing medical studies. Her plans are to attend John Carrell University to pursue a career in pediatric pulmonology. Dr. Slama established this fund to help students who plan to study medical science and who need financial assistance. He wanted to do something for the community and its schools in acknowledgment of the many benefits he and his children had received.

Marjorie Stonehill-English, Journalism, Creative Arts Scholarship

Lindsay Ferguson, a graduate of Lebanon High School is the first recipient of this scholarship. This fall she plans to attend Butler University with hopes of pursuing a career as an editor or journalist. One day Lindsay wants to write novels. Marjorie Stonehill established this scholarship for students who want to pursue careers in the fields of English, Journalism or the Creative Arts. A life-long resident of Zionsville, Mrs. Stonehill was able to achieve her own college experience through the help of scholarships and wants to assist other Boone County students in a similar manner.

Robert Stonehill Pre-Medical Scholarship

Sara Brummett, is the first recipient of this scholarship. She graduated from Zionsville Community High School and will attend Xavier University this fall to study biology followed by medical school. She intends on establishing a free medical care clinic in the United States some day. Established by Dr. Robert Stonehill, this scholarship was created for students who are pursuing careers in medicine. He also was able to pursue his educational goals and become professionally successful through the scholarships he received, and wants to help young people achieve similar success.

Superintendent's Stay-In-School Scholarship

Mary Saint is the recipient of this award. Kendall College in Evanston, Illinois is her college of choice. This scholarship is awarded to a Zionsville Community High School senior who has attended ZCHS for a minimum of two school years, who plans to pursue an altruistic career by seeking an initial bachelor's degree. Because so many scholarships are for only one year, and because all begin with the freshman year, this scholarship is unique; while it is awarded to a senior, it will not be received until the student is enrolled in his or her second year of college. Dr. Howard Hull, Jr., Zionsville Community School Corporation Superintendent, established this scholarship.

Washburn Scholarship

This is one of two scholarships established by Mabel Higgins and her late husband Eugene. The Washburn Scholarship is for a Tippecanoe County resident. To be eligible for the Washburn Scholarship a student must be attending an Indiana college to study agriculture, home economics or pre-medicine. Mabel began this scholarship in memory of her parents, William S. and Emma Washburn. Mabel received her degree in home economics from Purdue University.

Carl Witt Trust Scholarship

Kerri Wingate, Manda Maze, and Jordan Huskins were the three winners from the Boone County schools. Kerri is a graduate of Lebanon High School and will pursue a degree in physical therapy at IUPUI. Manda is majoring in nursing and will attend Ball State University. Manda is a graduate of Western Boone. Wheaton College is the college of choice of Jordan, where he plans to study biology/pre-medicine. Jordan graduated from Zionsville Community High School. Carl Witt, a life long resident of Boone County, worked on a family farm for twenty years and was a school board member who established this scholarship. One recipient from each Boone County high school was chosen for this award.

Zionsville Booster Club Scholarship

Amanda Jones and David Houchens were the recipients of this scholarship. The Zionsville Booster Club established this scholarship for a Zionsville Community High School student who is actively involved in school athletics.

Zionsville Optimist Club Scholarship

Sara Brummett was this year's recipient of this award. She plans to attend Xavier College and study biology/pre-medicine. The Zionsville Optimist Club established this scholarship to be awarded to a student who best exhibits character, leadership, and motivation, as well as having a financial need.

"Because We Believe In You" Scholarship

Lynette Branson, graduate of Lebanon High School received this scholarship from an anonymous donor. She plans to study theatre education and English at Ball State University.

Scholarships Offered by The Community Foundation of Boone County

New Scholarships for 2001

Ben Brimmer Arts Scholarship

This scholarship will be given to a student from Zionsville Community High School who will be studying art in college or vocational school, and who has been employed in the Zionsville area. Brian Schmutzler, a recent Zionsville graduate is helping to establish this fund in memory of his friend, Ben Brimmer.

Boone County Extension Homemakers Scholarship-Gordon Education Fund

The Boone County Extension Homemakers will select the recipient of this scholarship. The funds will also be used to support education programs.

Dorothy Roby Memorial Scholarship

Created by friends and former students, in memory of Dorothy Roby who devoted her career to teaching generations of Zionsville students.

Harold Eugene Wagner Wrestling Scholarship

Created in memory of Eugene Wagner to motivate high school wrestlers. The head wrestling coach of Zionsville Community High School will nominate a student for this scholarship. The recipient must have participated in the Zionsville wrestling program and is likely to succeed at a college or university or vocational school.

The Honorable Allen F. Wharry Memorial Scholarship

For a student attending I.U. School of Law in Indianapolis who graduated from a Boone County High School or who is living in Boone County.

David Spear Memorial Scholarship

In memory of David Spear, two scholarships have been established for Lebanon High School graduation seniors. Nominations will be made by the head football coach to the Lebanon High School Football Alumni Association. The scholarships are for a player, cheerleader or support staff who have (1) made the most change to reach their full potential; (2) helped and encouraged others to reach their full potential.

The National Center For College Costs

The National Center for College Costs, an organization focused on helping families understand that college can be affordable, has been at work in Boone County. Through the College Costs Estimator service, the National Center for College Costs works with families regardless of where they fall along the socioeconomic spectrum to help them navigate their way through the financial aid system and to understand college funding issues. This is done through individual household analyses and group workshops. Additionally, through a toll free hotline, the Center provides families with ongoing support and advice in the months and years ahead when it comes to college costs issues.

Last year the Community Foundation funded this program so the service was free to all families. The Foundation is pleased to be able to expand the service to families with students entering their sophomore or junior year. Again this year, the service will be free to all families. Contact your high school counselors for more information.

Scholarship Information Is Available At The Following Locations:

  1. Guidance Departments at each Boone County High Schools.
  2. All libraries in the county.
  3. The Community Foundation
    http://www.bccn.boone.in.us/cf/
    317-873-0210 or 765-482-0024

Community Foundation Of Boone County

The Community Foundation of Boone County's mission is to meet the need,to make a difference,in the quality of life in our county.

Board of Directors

Staff

How to Start a Scholarship

Many donors create endowed Scholarship Funds to honor or memorialize an individual, or to serve a specific purpose that is important to the donor. Scholarship can enable students to pursue traditional higher education or vocational training. Income from the endowment provides scholarships each year.

Ways to give to start a scholarship:

  1. Give Cash or Securities
    All donation are tax deductible. The gift of highly appreciated stocks are deductible in the full amount of the stock on the day it was given without the donor paying capital gain taxes.
  2. Include the Community Foundation in your will or estate plan
    A bequest may be for a specific amount or for the residue or any portion of the estate.
  3. Give a gift of life insurance
    Creating a major gift at a relatively low cost to the donor. A tax receipt is issued for the premiums paid by the donor when the Community Foundation is named the owner of a new or existing policy.
  4. Transfer existing private foundation or charitable trust
    Administrators may find it practical and economical to transfer assets to a named fund within the Community Foundation, assuring the intent of the fund in perpetuity.
  5. Set up an annuity, charitable remainder trust or other planned giving instrument
    To suit your financial needs and benefit your favorite charity through The Community Foundation.

The Community Foundation's staff or directors can discuss with you the most appropriate vehicle for your situation and interests. We welcome the opportunity to answer your specific questions at any time.

For more information on scholarships, please contact:

Barbara J. Schroeder, Program Director
The Community Foundation of Boone County

Mailing Address:
PO Box 92
Zionsville Indiana 46077

Street Address:
60 East Cedar Street
Zionsville Indiana 46077

Voice: 317-873-0210 or 765-482-0024
FAX: 317-873-0219

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